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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.38, 398.19 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.38, 398.19 and 204.42 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.38 : 398.19 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.38/398.19 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.38x = 398.19 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.38x = 81,398.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,398.00/265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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